2012 Budget - South Suburban Parks and Recreation

South Suburban Park and Recreation District
Mission and Goals
Recreation Services and Facilities Department (continued)
Accomplishments (continued)
Closed the Rocking Horse Day Care program located at the Sheridan Recreation
Center after several years of increasing subsides.
Developed new staffing plan for our South Suburban Ice Arena and Family Sports
Center centralizing the management of those to facilities under one Manager.
Centralized all Food and Beverage Operations under the Golf Department resulting in
the Avalanche Grill and Concession operations at Family Spots now falling under the
direction of the Business Manager in the Golf Department.
Successful continued with the popular class at “I Wanna Drive the Zamboni” and
expanded it to the Family Sports Center.
Following a competitive application process our Culture and Enrichment program
was again awarded a grant from the Scientific Culture and Facilities District.
STAR program received $8,550 from DC and PUSH America to expand
programming.
Continued work with Lone Tree Citizens advisory committee to expand programming
in the Lone Tree area.
Continued development of the “Kid’s Living Well Initiative” with the introduction of
several new fitness and health education programs for children.
Kept ‘going green’ and ‘sustainability’ front and center and on the minds of staff
throughout the year.
Continue Departmental efforts to identify area where expenses could be reduced by
being more efficient and /or economical; OR tried to identify areas where we could
produce more revenue and/or increase revenue potential.
Promoted cleanliness and upkeep of facilities within the District.
Promoted excellent Customer Service with both internal and external customers.
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